Coverage Comparison
LE5 (local)86.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.5% vs 88.9% national average. 8.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 35 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.5%
Local Coverage
55
Unvaccinated Children
406
Total Eligible
13
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
Effective reproduction number
High RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 86.5% coverage, each measles case in LE5 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LE5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MEDICAL PRACTICE | LE5 1BL | 33 | 78.8% |
| HUMBERSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE (IP JONES) | LE5 0PR | 24 | 79.2% |
| HERON GP PRACTICE | LE5 3GH | 38 | 81.6% |
| WILLOWS HEALTH | LE5 4LJ | 88 | 81.8% |
| THE PRACTICE-SAYEED | LE5 5AY | 12 | 83.3% |
| EAST LEICESTER MED PRACT(S LONGWORTH) | LE5 4BP | 31 | 83.9% |
| THE CHARNWOOD PRACTICE | LE5 3GH | 22 | 86.4% |
| HORIZON HEALTHCARE | LE5 5UB | 35 | 88.6% |
| ST ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTRE (JA WOOD) | LE5 1DR | 21 | 90.5% |
| SPINNEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE | LE5 3HX | 42 | 92.9% |
| HIGHFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE | LE5 3GH | 25 | 96% |
| DOWNING DRIVE SURGERY | LE5 6LP | 13 | 100% |
| EAST PARK MEDICAL CENTRE (RP PANDYA) | LE5 5FD | 22 | 100% |
MMR Vaccine Facts
The MMR vaccine is safe
The MMR vaccine has been used for over 50 years with an excellent safety record. The 1998 Wakefield study claiming a link to autism was fraudulent and has been fully retracted.
Measles is dangerous
1 in 5 unvaccinated children who contract measles require hospitalisation. Complications include pneumonia, brain inflammation (encephalitis), and death.
Herd immunity protects everyone
95% coverage is needed to protect those who cannot be vaccinated — including newborns and immunocompromised individuals.
Need to Get Vaccinated?
Contact your GP practice to book an MMR vaccination appointment for your child.
Find Your GP →Area Details
DistrictLE5
RegionMidlands
ICBLeicester, Leicestershire And Rutland
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices13
Eligible Children406
Vaccinated351
Unvaccinated55
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